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Use Encryption Software to Protect Confidential Data
What could someone learn about you by reading the files on your laptop? They would mostly find seemingly innocuous information such as junk emails or family photos, but what revealing personal or business details are you keeping on your laptop- tax forms? Business strategies? Financial data? Anything on your laptop, however “secure,” could put you at risk for identity theft and more if your laptop falls into the wrong hands. “But, I have a Windows password. No one can log into my computer but me. Not even my wife.” Windows passwords and other similar operating system security measures can provide… Continue reading...
The naughty and nice of netbooks
The holidays are upon us, and netbooks are one of this year’s gift-giving rages. Brick-and-mortar retailers and online stores are advertising steep discounts on the already-affordable devices, prompting many noobies to wonder what to expect from these featherweight laptops. Should you add one to your shopping or wish list? What are netbooks? Although they look a lot like laptops and have some of the same functionality, netbooks are lightweights when it comes to computing power. Designed for portability at 7-10 inches in size and about 1-3 pounds, netbooks have scaled-down screens and keyboards, less storage and memory, and they usually… Continue reading...
Is a Windows 7 upgrade worth the effort?
The much-hyped release of the Windows 7 operating system has come and gone, leaving many noobies wondering if upgrading their existing PCs is a good idea. Other noobies may be asking, what’s an operating system? What is an Operating System? In the simplest terms, an operating system (OS) gives people a way to communicate with computer hardware such as the motherboard, video driver, power supply, CD/DVD Drive and hard disk storage. The OS manages and coordinates activities, provides security, allocates resources and hosts applications so your computer “just works.” In fact, it’s what you see when you boot your computer… Continue reading...
Closing the Gap between Laptops and Desktops
At one time, laptops were reserved for road warriors and affluent students, but with today’s wide-ranging price points and growing feature sets, laptops may compactly meet the computing needs of nearly every noobie. Loving Laptops Most of the benefits to owning a laptop are obvious. Even if you don’t travel frequently or work in coffee shops, laptops can offer more mobility within your house. If you’ve set up a wireless home network, you can use your laptop to browse the Internet from the couch while watching Monday Night Football or access Rachel Ray’s “Weekly Round-up” of recipes while cooking in… Continue reading...